Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy serves 410 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
410 students

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1

American Indian
2%
1%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
59%
36%

Black
16%
5%

White
22%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy?
410 students attend Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy?
Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy offer ?
Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy part of?
Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
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